Liam Pickering's A Graders list for every club - Sportsday (2.11.26)
Summary
In this Sportsday segment, the hosts discuss their personal "A-grader" lists, identifying the elite tier of AFL players across all clubs. They debate specific inclusions and exclusions, such as Geelong's Jeremy Cameron and Hawthorne's Gunston, while reacting to listener feedback and player ratings. The conversation highlights the subjective nature of defining top-tier performance, with the hosts adjusting their lists in real-time based on form, injury history, and audience input.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and show introduction
Defining the criteria for A-graders
Adelaide Crows: Dawson and Rankin
Brisbane Lions: Six players selected
Carlton: Cripps, Walsh, and Wiedering
Collingwood: Dacos and Lockie Neal
Essendon and Fremantle selections
Geelong: Six players including Dangerfield
Ad break and show promotion
Listener feedback on Geelong picks
Gold Coast and Hawthorne analysis
Greater Western Sydney Giants picks
Hawthorne: Four players selected
Melbourne and North Melbourne selections
Port Adelaide and Richmond analysis
Richmond's future and draft strategy
Listener list and Sydney Swans picks
Sydney corrections and St Kilda picks
West Coast Eagles and Harley Reid
Western Bulldogs: Top five players
Closing remarks and sponsorships
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